Indiana University School of Dentistry
Get to know the class.
Published class profile
DDS class of 2030Class averages describe a previous cohort, not a requirement or your chance of acceptance. DAT scales and cohort years differ; compare them carefully.
View the published source ↗Reviewed 2026-09-20See the 2024 academic averages & score ranges
These ranges cover the middle 90% of enrolled students (5th–95th percentiles). They are not admissions cutoffs. All DAT scores here use the legacy 1–30 scale.
| Measure | Mean | 5th–95th |
|---|---|---|
| Overall GPA | 3.70 | 3.33-3.99 |
| Science GPA | 3.62 | 3.14-4.00 |
| DAT Academic Average | 20.6 | 18-24 |
| DAT Perceptual Ability | 19.9 | 16-24 |
| DAT Total Science | 20.1 | 17-24 |
The latest national enrollment data.
184 in-state applications. Offers and school-level academic averages are not included in this table. Enrollment is not the number of offers, and these figures do not establish your admission chances.
ADEA 2025 workbook · Table 5 ↗Reviewed 2026-09-20 · source row 27Plan your application.
Before you apply
Published admissions policy; confirm your application cycle. Requirements and recommendations below are not class averages.
- Degree & college credits
- 90 semester hours to apply, including 30 at a four-year institution. Bachelor’s required before entry.
- Prerequisite courses
- Biological sciences: 20 semester credits; chemistry: 12; physics: 8; plus social sciences and humanities. Check required subcourses. Online/AP/dual-credit science prerequisites are not accepted.
- GPA policy
- Not yet verified
- DAT policy
- Most recent DAT scores are used, even if lower. Official scores must be verified by October 1.
- Shadowing
- 100 hours by October 1; include general dentistry and at least two specialty practices. In-person or virtual observation is accepted.
- Recommendation letters
- Science or research faculty evaluation plus an eligible second evaluator; see the school’s full letter and committee-packet rules.
- Residency & eligibility
- Not yet verified
- Community service
- Not yet verified
- Application & selection
- IU supplemental application and Kira assessment are required before interview selection.
Unverified fields do not mean there is no requirement. Confirm your cycle and course equivalencies with admissions.
Reviewed 2026-09-20Your research checklist
Coursework, DAT policy, letters, deadlines, supplemental materials, costs, and clinical education all deserve a place in your school research.
Build a school research plan →From application to enrollment.
The same historical cohort is used for every count below. These figures describe a past cycle, not an individual’s admission chances.
| Group | Applicants | Offers | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-state | 180 | 89 | 82 |
| Out-of-state | 1,098 | 79 | 20 |
| International | 50 | 6 | 2 |
FutureDentist is an independent planning resource. Always confirm current requirements with the school and your application service.
